Recovery Support Specialist - Nights

Wellbridge Addiction Treatment and Research•Calverton, NY

43d•$0 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Wellbridge is committed to creating an environment where those struggling with substance use disorders can find hope, healing, and a path toward recovery. We believe in prioritizing patient-centered care, ensuring that each person who walks through our doors receives the utmost compassion and support on their journey to wellness. We invite you to explore a career with Wellbridge and are proud to offer comprehensive and affordable benefits including lifestyle perks such as free cafeteria service and an on-site gym/wellness center!

Requirements

High school diploma or its educational equivalent
General knowledge of substance uses and/or mental health disorders
BLS certification within 60 days of hire, current BLS cert preferred
Demonstrated communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills
Current NYS driver’s license and clean driving record

Nice To Haves

Certified Recovery Peer Advocate, CRPA
Completion of a Nurse Assistant Program or 1st year nursing program completion
Familiarity with relevant healthcare standards: OASAS, ASAM, etc.
Knowledge of Self-Help Programs, Mutual Support groups Programs, and 12-step programs
Completion of a mental health, social healthcare or nursing assistant program
Specific experience with substance use disorders

Responsibilities

Provide patient education as directed including unit orientation and advisement of program rules and regulations
Monitor and assist patients in adhering to treatment plans, schedules, and appointments. Provide non-clinical counseling and emotional support to patients, promoting a therapeutic and empathetic environment
Conduct belongings and room searches
Facilitate therapeutic groups to address topics relevant to substance use disorders, and recovery.
Facilitate and support patients with transportation to off-premises events and escort patients to off-site appointments
Respond and implement crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques when necessary. Assist in medical and psychiatric emergency situations as directed and needed.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and effective care and participate in clinical team meetings
Timely medical record documentation of interventions, progress, and incidents.
Monitor medical supply PAR levels and replenishes stock
Monitor business center use
Implement mitigation strategies and routinely reassess
Maintain a safe and caring environment, delivering care in a culturally sensitive manner and consistent with Wellbridge mission, vision, and values
Provide care and support to patients in all recovery programs which includes, but not limited to, reporting of patient medical concern or medical observation concern, point-of-care testing, biometrics, echocardiograms (EKG), specimen collection, activities of daily living (ADL’s), mobility assistance, language services, observation checks, witness to skin assessment, medical observation, psychiatric observation, patient transfers, discharges, and assistance with medical procedures.